🌱 Patch AM: How will Clawson’s retooled offense fuel another playoff run?

Good morning to you Clawson! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How will Clawson's retooled offense fuel another playoff run?
• How does Clawson's student makeup compare to other Oakland County districts?

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.
• Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 77, low: 59.
• Sunday: Some sun with a shower, with a high of 76 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Football preview: 2026 Flint Metro, KLAA, MAC, CSC, MIAC, Independent team capsules (theoaklandpress.com) — Clawson football fans get a detailed look at the Trojans' 2026 roster, including returning standouts like Jude Mikula and Graysen Carroll and several new impact starters. The preview explains how position changes and a gelling offensive line could shape another playoff push in the MAC Bronze. It also situates Clawson among other Oakland County programs for the coming season.
   

• Asian students made up 10.2% of Oakland County districts' student body in 2024-25 (seoaklandnews.com) — Families in Clawson can see exactly where their schools stand in Oakland County's changing demographics, with Asian students making up 1.1% of Clawson Public Schools' 1,214 enrollment in 2024-25. The data compares every district countywide, highlighting Troy's especially large Asian student population and broader statewide enrollment declines since before the pandemic. It's a snapshot of who's in local classrooms now.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Clawson

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Tuesday August 25
• NORTH PLAY GROUND- Kindergarden playdate
  Northwood Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48073
  5:00 pm
• Upton - DK/DKG Meet & Greet and Curriculum Night (see notes)
  Upton Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48073
  5:30 pm
• Addams Kdg/DK Curriculum Night/Meet and Greet
  Addams Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48073
  5:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday August 21
• Birmingham Family Swim →
  Goldfish Swim School - Birmingham, 2388 Cole St, Birmingham
  6:30 pm
Saturday August 22
• Farmers Market →
  City of Royal Oak - Community Events Royal Oak Farmers Market - 316 E 11 Mile Road Royal Oak MI 48067
  7:00 am
• Troy Gym Kids Night Out →
  Troy Gym 3, 1921 Northwood, Troy
  6:30 pm
• Big Jay Oakerson →
  Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle, 310 S Troy St, Royal Oak
  7:00 pm
Sunday August 23
• Antiques & Collectibles Market →
  City of Royal Oak - Community Events Royal Oak Farmers Market - 316 E 11 Mile Road Royal Oak MI 48067
  8:00 am
• Hotel Royal Oak - Sunday Summer Concert Series
  Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce 811 E. 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48067
  4:00 pm
Monday August 24
• LEAP Day for Freshman
  Troy High School Troy, MI 48098
  8:00 am
• Board of Trustee Work Session →
  Waterford Township- Township Calendar Waterford Town Hall3rd Floor External Conference Room (3-1)5200 Civic Center Dr.Waterford, MI  48329 - 5200 CIVIC CENTER DR Waterford MI 48329
  4:30 pm
• Board of Trustees Meeting →
  Waterford Township- Township Calendar - Township of Waterford - Auditorium 5200 Civic Center Dr Waterford MI 48329
  6:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Royal Oak

• A Self-Pour Taproom in Royal Oak That Helped Change Michigan Law Is Closing (whatnow.com)
• Alfred E. Upton Elementary had 194 white students in 2024-25 (seoaklandnews.com)
• TLC, Salt-N-Pepa, En Vogue tour tops music in the metro area this weekend (theoaklandpress.com)

Troy

• New county park in Troy on track for 2027 opening (theoaklandpress.com)

Rochester

• 3 Men Charged In Deadly Oakland County Shooting: Sheriff (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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